What are some water quality tests that can be done to assess the health of coastal waterways?

(1) Consider the pictures provided below and answer the accompanying questions. (5 pts)

Looking at the level of destruction caused by this storm, what could have been done prior to the storm so as to reduce the damage (i.e., increase the resiliency)? Which governmental agencies might be involved in dealing with this type of damage (federal government, state or local government)? Be specific.

(2) Where would I find the following organisms? Choose four of these and connect them into a food web. Be specific. (5 points)

Nereis

Chondrus crispus

Condylostoma

Ulva lactuca

Asterias

Polysiphonia

Spartina

Rhizophora mangle

Balanus

Homarus

Mytilus edulis

3. Create a Report Card for a specific coral reef, indicating the threats, hypothetical or documented causes, and interventions that might be possible. (5 pts)

4. What are some water quality tests that can be done to assess the health of coastal waterways? For the tests that you select (at least three tests), please note the following: typical findings or measurements (e.g., range of values expected), significance of findings, mitigation or intervention efforts to improve that particular water quality indicator. (5 pts)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAM

Provide adequate reference citations of sources of information used for the exam. Please include references from your textbooks and at least one scientific journal article among your references. Within your response please include one diagram or illustration, and one data table (spreadsheet). Insert all graphics into the Word document before submitting paper to Safe Assign.

The exam must be submitted by Monday, November 28th by the end of the day (11:59 p.m.). Your exam should not exceed 4 pages, single spaced. Please use single spacing and narrow margins. Be sure to include your name on the exam itself (your name plus designation of “Coastal Environments – Fall 2016). Do not create a cover sheet